All Obituaries

Susan J. Treend (Stelmack), age 79, died February 3, 2023 in her daughter’s home surrounded by love after an extremely brave and difficult 18 month battle with cancer.  Sue was born July 19, 1943 to Stephen and Betty Stelmack and lived in Memphis her entire life.  She graduated from Memphis High School in 1961 and went on to work for Memphis Community Schools where she retired following 35 years of dedicated employment. Sue loved watching her grandkids play sports and...

Dolores Alice Franz, 84, of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 27, 2023. Dolores was born November 28, 1938 to the late Edward and Peggy Bloink. Beloved wife of the late William (Bill) Franz; caring mother of William (Jennifer Burke) Franz and Brian (Flavia) Franz; cherished grandmother of William II, Alexander, Victoria and Nickolas Franz and Gustavo DeLima; great grandmother of Ahria and Zella. Dolores was a long time parishioner at St. Augustine Catholic Church a member of...

Jeffrey Joseph Ball, 52, of Columbus, passed away at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital on Thursday, January 26, 2023. Jeff was born February 14, 1970 to Ronald and Beverly Ball. Jeff is survived by his wife, Kristina Ball, children, Madison and Olivia Ball, mother, Beverly Ball, sister, Lynn (William) Fry, niece, Emily, nephews, Eli and Joey, mother-in-law, Darleen (Stanley) Gajda and sister-in-law, Carrie Holmes. Jeff is preceded in death by his father, Ronald Ball, grandmother, Lottie Milligan...

Joseph Edward Burkhart, 77, of Richmond, passed away at Medilodge of Richmond Monday, January 23, 2023. Joe was born October 25, 1945, the son of Charles and Wanda Burkhart. Joe is survived by his companion, Karen Eltringham, children, Brett Burkhart, Bethany (Joe) Burkhart-Edelen, Erin (Ashley) Eltringham-Earl, Brian (Jen) Eltringham and Chris Eltringham, grandchildren, Madison, Haley, Dru, Sebastian, Samuel, Talia, Tia, Tristin, Cooper and Marisa, siblings, Sandra Thomas-Warner, Kathy...

Pauline Dorothy Papson, 83, of Chesterfield Twp., passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023. Pauline was born March 2, 1939 to the late Paul and Dorothy Labens. She was the beloved wife of Harold Papson and proud mother of Ann (Keith) Perry, John (Suzanne) Papson, Karen (Juan) Balboa, Michael (Erin) Papson, Kenneth Papson, Michele (Steve) Bandoo, Sarah Papson and Alexander (Melissa) Papson. She was the adoring grandmother of 22 and great grandmother of six. Pauline is survived by her sister,...

Shirley May Hubbarth, 87, of Cottrellville Township, passed away at Troy Beaumont Hospital Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Shirley was born May 12, 1935 to the late Russell and Gladys Harris. Loving wife of the late Alfred Hubbarth; cherished mother of Cindy (Neal) Cezat, Greg Hubbarth, John (Nickole) Hubbarth, Susan (Bob) Mulka, Kurt (Kim) Hubbarth and her predeceased sons Joseph (Mary) Hubbarth and Mark Hubbarth; grandmother of 15 and great grandmother of 22. Also, survived by her siblings,...

Kenneth (Kenny) James Schulte, 79 of Columbus Twp., passed away at The Orchards of Armada on January 11, 2023. Kenny as he was always called, was born March 2, 1943 to the late Robert and Aurella Schulte.  Beloved husband of 59 years to Carol Schulte, cherished father of Christopher (Carla) Schulte, Stacy (Frank) Lopez and Stephanie (David) Houth; caring grandfather of Nickolas, Korey (Antolina), David (Brooke); Jacob, Noah and Max, great grandfather of Korey Jr, Kali, and River....

Robert S. Badaczewski, “Bob” 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on January 9, 2023. He fought a short, but tough battle with cancer. He was born on April 8, 1952, to the late Walter and Geraldine Badaczewski. On August 6, 1971, Bob married the love of his life, Gail Barnfield, in Richmond, Michigan. They proudly celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary this past summer. Bob enjoyed spending time outside, whether it be golfing, fishing, gardening,...

Gloria Marlene Zimny of Richmond, MI passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, December 26, 2022 at the age of 73. Gloria was born on July 9, 1949 to the late John and Lillian Swiatkowski in Detroit, MI. Gloria is survived by Joseph Zimny her devoted husband and children, Paul, Matthew and Heather. She grew up in Hamtramck with her three brothers, Richard (wife Diane) and John “Jack” (wife Marge) Swiatkowski and is preceded in death by her youngest brother,...

Joan Ann Dawe, 80, passed away at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital Wednesday, December 21, 2022. Joan was born November 12, 1942 to the late Harold and Ethel Chaltron. Beloved wife of the late Ellis (Bob) Dawe; cherished mother of Laurie (Andrew) Dawe-Collins, Charlie (Ione) Dawe, Dale (Laurie) Dawe, Richard (Kimberly) Dawe and Ben (Elaine) Hackett; grandmother of Abbey Collins, Max Dawe, Elizabeth Dawe, Lilyanna Dawe, Danielle (Mikel) Nader and Eric Hackett; great grandmother of Kassidy and Donna...